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NFL Picks Week 7, and media picks for Bengals vs. Browns

NFL Picks Week 7, and media picks for Bengals vs. Browns

The DBN staff predicts the Week 7 games, plus the national media make their predictions for Bengals vs. Browns.

Here is what the national media is saying about the Week 7 game between the Browns and Bengals:

CBS Sports (Pete Prisco) - Bengals 21, Browns 17

The battle of Ohio isn’t what we thought it might be when the season started. The Browns are awful on offense, while the Bengals have struggled on defense. Something has to give here. I say Joe Burrow plays well and the Bengals defense will to continue what other defenses have done to...

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National mock draft for Browns fixes the offense in three rounds starting with QB

National mock draft for Browns fixes the offense in three rounds starting with QB

Before the Amari Cooper trade, PFF added QB Jalen Milroe, WR Jalen Royals

The Cleveland Browns have clearly turned their attention to the future after trading WR Amari Cooper. That future is murky, at best, with QB Deshaun Watson under contract for two more years and huge salary cap implications with that deal.

The NFL is still investigating Watson in relation the most recently lawsuit filed against him.

The Cooper trade added a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft while sending out a sixth-rounder. Cleveland received a seventh-round pick in 2026 as well. After years of very few premium...

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Daily Dawg Chow 10/17: Browns News, Nick Chubb’s amazing tribute to Cleveland, Bengals up next & more

Daily Dawg Chow 10/17: Browns News, Nick Chubb’s amazing tribute to Cleveland, Bengals up next & more

More of the latest Browns news and notes from around the web in today’s dose of the Daily Dawg Chow.

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Browns, Bengals Injury Report: Joe Burrow appears, only 3 DNPs for CLE

Browns, Bengals Injury Report: Joe Burrow appears, only 3 DNPs for CLE

The Battle of Ohio has a different feel in 2024 with injuries a part of it

For the first time in what seems all season, the Cleveland Browns have finally gotten some positive news, positive vibes and a reason to tune in. All of that revolves around RB Nick Chubb as he looks to return from injury. The vibes were obvious as Chubb’s Browns teammates cheered for him as he started his press conference and the reason to tune in was obvious in the running back’s letter to Cleveland.

The good news came when Chubb was listed as a full...

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How to solve a problem like Deshaun Watson?

How to solve a problem like Deshaun Watson?

Hard coaching could be one solution, but does Cleveland’s QB have any incentive to accept a tougher approach?

The Cleveland Browns offense continues to be the league’s worst by just about every known metric.

And while no unit can avoid blame, many of the issues start and end with quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Even though everyone can see that Watson is not the same quarterback he was with the Houston Texans, and the dawning realization that the Houston version is not coming back, Watson continues to be the unquestioned starter.

That has led fans and media to somewhat comically be puzzled...

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns: Week 7 TV Map

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns: Week 7 TV Map

See which cities get to watch the Bengals vs. Browns game on television this week.

The Week 7 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals will air on CBS at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.

Announcers: Spero Dedes & Adam Archuleta

Ohio Coverage: The majority of Ohio will see the game. In Northeast Ohio, the game will appear on WOIO (Channel 19.1).

National Coverage: There isn’t much national draw for the game, but some nearby states like Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and a small sliver of Louisiana will get to see the game.

The ORANGE areas of the...

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Browns Reacts Survey Week 7 - Can the Browns beat Cincy, and do you agree with trading Cooper?

Browns Reacts Survey Week 7 - Can the Browns beat Cincy, and do you agree with trading Cooper?

Cast your vote now!

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cleveland Browns fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Last week, the Browns’ confidence dropped down to 5%, again putting the team in a spot where it can’t get much lower. Based on the egg that Deshaun Watson dropped in a winnable game against the Eagles last week, he provided no room for optimism. On top of that, with the team at 1-5 now, Cleveland...

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NFL Power Rankings: Browns stay flat in bottom 3 teams heading into Week 7

NFL Power Rankings: Browns stay flat in bottom 3 teams heading into Week 7

Jacksonville and Carolina are the only teams keeping Cleveland from No. 32.

Here is a summary of how the Cleveland Browns are viewed across mainstream media outlets in NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.

CBS Sports - No. 30 (no change)

It’s the same story: Deshaun Watson can be really bad and it doesn’t matter. They won’t make a change, which is absurd.

ESPN - No. 29 (up 1 spot)

Lesson learned: Offseason concerns about the offense were legitimate.

The Browns downplayed the transition from coach Kevin Stefanski’s West Coast-based...

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Browns teammates cheer for Nick Chubb before press conference (Video)

Browns teammates cheer for Nick Chubb before press conference (Video)

While the vibes have been down around the Browns, Nick Chubb’s return is bringing some amazing feelings

To say that this season has been an emotionally draining one for Cleveland Browns fans would be an understatement. Not only is the team 1-5 but, in many ways, the offense is unwatchable and QB Deshaun Watson’s continued off-the-field lawsuits add an air of negativity.

The trade of WR Amari Cooper leads to even more questions of what is worth watching on offense and what is next for the Browns roster.

Enter the return from injury for RB Nick Chubb. [Chubb penned an...

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Browns roster: Designate starting defender to return from IR

Browns roster: Designate starting defender to return from IR

Juan Thornhill has been out since after Week 1’s loss

The ever-changing Cleveland Browns roster is likely to continue to see movement. GM Andrew Berry is not only always churning the bottom of the roster but, as seen on Tuesday, also the practice squad as well.

Obviously, the Amari Cooper trade dominated Browns news and could be the start of more deals.

Cleveland’s roster is also due for a few more changes due to injuries. RB Nick Chubb’s letter to the fans and the City of Cleveland in advance of his return from PUP will likely include [RB Nyheim Hines...

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2025 NFL draft: Browns draft picks after Amari Cooper trade

2025 NFL draft: Browns draft picks after Amari Cooper trade

Browns roster could see some major upgrades after the Amari Cooper trade adds premium pick

Sadly for Cleveland Browns fans, the focus of the NFL season has already turned to the upcoming NFL draft. For decades, Browns fans would turn to the solace of knowing that another losing season could lead to a draft class that would finally turn the tables from the years and years of losing.

This year was supposed to be different in Cleveland. A great roster coming off a playoff appearance was supposed to compete for even more in 2024.

Instead, a historically bad offense, [questions...

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Nick Chubb has a heartfelt message for the city of Cleveland

Nick Chubb has a heartfelt message for the city of Cleveland

The Browns’ star running back provides the fanbase with an emotional message on Wednesday

Nick Chubb will likely be back on the football field for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday for the first time since his devastating knee injury at the beginning of the 2023 season.

Not only will this be an incredibly emotional game for the fanbase and organization, but it’ll undoubtedly be for Chubb himself as well. Be prepared to see a lot of tears from Nick before the game on Sunday, seeing as he just overcame something most people couldn’t.

Normally, players who suffer multiple catastrophic knee...

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